Salda Lake And Pamukkale  Excursion Alanya

Alanya to Salda Lake and Pamukkale Tour is a daily nature and culture tour we organize, featuring Salda Lake, known as "Turkey's Maldives," and the world-renowned Pamukkale, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Our first stop, Salda Lake, is located approximately 285 km northwest of Alanya. Salda Lake boasts Turkey's cleanest water and is one of the deepest lakes in Turkey, reaching a depth of 184 meters. Estimated to have formed around 2 million years ago, the lake's water is slightly salty and highly alkaline. Nestled amidst mountains in Burdur, Denizli, and Antalya, Salda Lake has preserved its natural beauty away from main roads. The lake's natural park, with its white sandy beaches, pine and juniper-covered forests, creates a stunning combination of greenery and the clear blue sky. Salda Lake's white sands and turquoise waters often draw comparisons to the Maldives, earning it the nickname "Turkey's Maldives." You'll have the opportunity to swim in Salda Lake and take a stroll along its shores.

Our second destination on the Alanya to Salda Lake and Pamukkale Tour is the world-famous Pamukkale with its calcium terraces and the adjacent ancient city of Hierapolis. Pamukkale is approximately 365 km from Alanya and is one of Turkey's major tourist destinations, attracting millions of domestic and international visitors annually. Pamukkale's stunning white appearance resembling a cotton castle is formed by the deposition of calcium from thermal spring waters meeting cold air. The thermal water, with a temperature of around 30 degrees Celsius, is believed to have therapeutic properties. You can swim and walk on the terraces of Pamukkale and capture breathtaking photographs.

Hierapolis, founded in the 2nd century BC, translates to "Holy City" and thrived during the Roman era. It was where the Apostle Philip lived and is an important religious pilgrimage site for Christians. The ruins of the city, including an ancient theater, column-lined streets, an old cemetery, and sarcophagi, spread across a vast area and are remarkable structures worth exploring.

Adjacent to the Pamukkale terraces and on the lower side of Hierapolis lies the Ancient Cleopatra Thermal Pool. Named after the Egyptian Queen Cleopatra due to legends suggesting she bathed here, the pool contains ancient column and wall fragments carried by natural events of the ancient city. The pool's thermal water, with a temperature of 36 degrees Celsius year-round, is believed to have healing properties, with legends claiming it rejuvenates those who bathe in it. You can swim in the Ancient Cleopatra Pool for an additional fee.

Don't miss out on our Alanya to Salda Lake and Pamukkale Tour, where we blend two natural beauties with a touch of history and culture.

PROGRAM:

 Pick-up from hotels and apartments in Alanya and surrounding areas

 Departure towards Pamukkale via Denizli

 Morning breakfast

 Rest stop

 Arrival at Pamukkale (around 10:00 am)

 Visit to Hierapolis ancient city with free time

 Visit to Pamukkale terraces with free time

 Lunch

 Visit to Salda Lake with free time

 Dinner

 Return journey to Alanya via the Toros Mountains route

 Drop-off at hotels and apartments in Alanya (10:00-10:30 pm)

INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:

Pick-up and drop-off from hotels in Alanya

 Tour guide

Morning breakfast

 Lunch

 Dinner

 Entrance fees to Pamukkale travertines, Hierapolis ancient city, and Salda Lake

OPTIONAL EXTRAS:

 Swimming fee at the Cleopatra Pool

 Personal expenses

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS:

The tour is predominantly catered to foreign tourists, but local guests are welcome to join the Pamukkale and Salda Lake tour.

 Guests interested in swimming in the Pamukkale thermal pools and the Ancient Cleopatra Pool should bring their swimwear and towels.

 Guests with museum cards are eligible for a discount on the tour price.

Wear comfortable walking shoes.

 The weather in Pamukkale and Salda may be cooler compared to Alanya. Dress accordingly based on seasonal conditions.

 Exploring around the Cleopatra Pool area, walking, and taking photographs are free. Swimming in the pool incurs an additional fee.